Opulent Analog Synthesis Originally released in 1977, the Yamaha CS-80 remains one of the most sought after and desirable analog synthesizers of all time. Featuring 8 voices of polyphony, the CS-80 has a distinctive sound, with a “fat” and “punchy” bass, and a distinctive “honky” sound in the high end. Capable of amazing analog strings,… Continue reading Yamaha CS-80: Alternatives, Clones, Reproductions, and VSTs
Minimoog Model D: Alternatives, Clones, Reproductions, and VSTs
Analog Synthesizer for the Masses Moog has a long, storied history of creating some of the most iconic analog synthesizers of all time. One of their most well-known creations is the Minimoog Model D. Originally released in 1970, the Moog Model D was the first compact synthesizer ever released. Prior to its release, synthesizers were… Continue reading Minimoog Model D: Alternatives, Clones, Reproductions, and VSTs